There's a reason why some Accutron repairers don't list their prices.
Once you have their estimate in hand I promise you'll know why but you
will already have spent money on their diagnosis fee when you realize
that $600 to $1200 or more is far too much to spend on your Accutron's
repair since most can be accomplished with a standard $195 service for
214 and $245 for 218 models. I do not charge a diagnosis fee as a
competitor does. It only takes a couple of minutes to determine what is
needed. My client base currently includes 18 countries and every state
in the U.S. When another site gives you a price for service, you will
find out when you try them that that service fee is only the tip of the
iceberg. They will give you a list of parts needing to be replaced
getting you up quite high on repair costs. And when they say they
purchased all of Bulova's Accutron parts, it isn't true because I know
the gentleman who did years ago before passing. He was known as the
Accutron Man. Also, when they say they don't charge a fee for
restoration of case components like the case back, battery hatch or
crown, it isn't true either because they build that into the overall
cost of the repair and that's why their quotes always end up being in
the $1000 plus range. I've seen many quotes they had given in writing to
customers who didn't want to pay that much who then sent their Accutron
to me for repair.

I
buy working and non-working Accutrons, Accutron Spaceview and Accutron
Astronaut Watches--especially Accutron Spaceview and Accutron Astronaut
Watches. I am also an expert at Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview
Repair, and Accutron Astronaut Repair. I'm a 1-person shop and I don't
waste time repairing other types of watches. My singular watch focus is
for Accutrons only and I have a one track mind for their
repair.

If you would like to contact me directly about Accutron
Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair, or Astronaut Accutron Repair, please
send an email to: bob@mybob.netor
call 309-287-2627
and I would be happy to help you with your Accutron Repair, Accutron
Spaceview Repair or Astronaut Accutron Repair.

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Other
websites offering Accutron Repair and/or Accutrons for sale ask incredible
prices and oftentimes give you only one or two photos in order for you to
judge the quality of their Accutrons. There is a reason for this as
their Accutrons are typically unrestored, commonly with incorrect parts,
and with over-polished cases. Often, their watches have case backs with
incorrect date codes and incorrect Accutron hands. All
of my Accutrons have been meticulously restored with correct factory-like
finishes, including correct circular and vertical finishes on case backs.
I'll offer you several photos of each watch to help you make an informed
decision. And all of my Accutrons have been adjusted to keep excellent
time using modern 387s batteries. Others may claim to include free case
restorations but that is because their repair fees are so high and all
they really do is over polish. If you choose to have a restoration
performed, I actually remove scratches, polish cases, and reapply a
factory-like finish on rotating Astronaut rings, case backs, battery
hatches and crowns so that your Accutron will look as good or nearly as
good as it did when it was new. I've never had a customer displeased with
one of my restorations and most everyone has said they can't believe I
was able to remove over 40 years of wear.
You may be able to find worn, non-serviced and less expensive Accutrons
on Ebay that will work for awhile, but after you factor in your risk with
the cost of restoration and repair you'll spend more money and wait even
longer to wear your prized Accutron Astronaut or Accutron Spaceview than
if you purchased one right here. You know what they say, "You get what
you pay for", and in this case it is certainly true. If you would like to
have me perform an Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair, or
Astronaut Accutron Repair then rest assured your cherished Accutron will
be in good hands. Communication is key and I'll keep you informed of my
progress as your Accutron Repair and/or Accutron Restoration moves
through my repair queue. Sometimes an Accutron can be temperamental but
most often can be repaired inside of 6 weeks.

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The
original Accutron was the first and only watch-size timepiece powered by
a battery which did not use a balance wheel and hairspring. Instead, the
Accutron mechanism has a tuning fork as the timekeeping element. This
includes the Accutron Astronaut, Accutron Spaceview, Accutron Railroad,
and other asymmetrical Accutrons such as the Accutron Alpha, Accutron
Center Lug, Accutron TV Case, and Accutron Anniversary. The tuning fork
is driven with energy from a tiny power cell, or battery, by means of an
electronic circuit. The vibratory motion of the tuning fork is converted
into rotary motion, for turning time-indicating hands, by means of a
simple but incredible small mechanism.

The outstanding characteristic of the Accutron
timepiece, in comparison with traditional watches, is its accuracy of
timekeeping. A tuning fork is inherently accurate, unlike a balance wheel
and hairspring. Also, having no pivots or bearings, the Accutron accuracy
is independent of the of the effects of lubrication and wear. It is this
uniqueness which permitted the Bulova Watch Company to give a written
guarantee of specific accuracy with each Accutron timepiece. The guarantee
stated that the Accutron would not gain or lose more than a minute a
month in normal use as a wrist timepiece.

Accutron watches were conceived, developed, designed and
manufactured entirely within the organization of the Bulova Watch
Company, Inc. It first made its appearance in the jewelry stores in
November 1960. Therefore, those with the date code of MO on the case back
are the amongst the first of all Accutrons. Unlike many space-age
devices, the Accutron timepiece was developed solely as a consumer item,
although it was also used in many important applications in the United
State's exploration of outer space. New applications were constantly
being found where the Accutron's unusual combination of characteristics
such as accuracy of timekeeping, tiny size, and long running time on a
self-contained source of power were advantageous.

Because
the Accutron timepiece was and is so completely unlike a conventional
watch, and because of the remarkable success of the Accutron Spaceview
and Accutron Astronaut, many people today are still fascinated with this
remarkable timepiece, finding themselves driven to purchase the next
Accutron to add to their growing collections. I am one of those people
and am in awe at the mechanical accomplishment of including a tuning-fork
for time-keeping inside of a wristwatch.

Accutrons,
Accutron Spaceview and Accutron Astronaut watches are pieces of watch
history and represent a time in American technology and resourcefulness
that still resonates with nostalgia of our race to space in the
sixties.

Just
listen to the unmistakable sound of the Accutron hum and you may never go
back to a conventional wristwatch. The Accutron has a soul not found in
today's quartz watches. I purchased my first of many Accutron Spaceviews
over 20 years ago. My first of the many Accutron Astronauts I have
restored came about 2 years later. All told, I've owned and repaired
hundreds of vintage Accutrons. The better and rarer examples are getting
much harder to find and are becoming more valuable all the time. Oh, if I
could just find the elusive Platinum 214.

One day, when we retrieve from the moon the Apollo
11 seismometer left on the Sea of Tranquility by Neil Armstrong and Buzz
Aldrin in 1969, and the timer from Apollo 12 in the central data station
also placed on the moon on the Ocean of Storms by Pete Conrad and Alan
Bean also in 1969, collectibility is really going to go through the roof
when the rest of world rediscovers the nostalgia and history behind the
Accutron. Accutron values have been steadily climbing but when that day
comes owners of the better examples are going to be very happy, indeed. A
full restoration can help your cherished Accutron be one of those finer
examples and I'm confident in my ability to offer you such a
service.

If
you would like to contact me directly about Accutron Repair, Accutron
Spaceview Repair, or Astronaut Accutron Repair, please send an email to:
bob@mybob.net,or
call 309-287-2627
and I would be happy to help you with your Accutron Repair, Accutron
Spaceview Repair or Astronaut Accutron Repair.